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This module will consist of 20 x 1 hour sessions facilitated by visiting speakers. Speakers will include business psychologists who work as consultants or who are eminent researchers in the field, as well as leading figures from the world of HR, psychological test publishers, etc. The module is designed to give students direct exposure to opinion formers in applied psychology, and speakers will represent different key areas of application of industrial/organisational and business psychology.

Module aims:

To introduce students to professional practitioners in the key areas of Industrial/Organisational and Business Psychology; to provide an opportunity to apply the theories and methods covered in other modules; to provide students with networking and career opportunities.

Module objectives:

Through the course, students are expected to develop knowledge and understanding of:
- What business psychologists do in the real world
- Different career paths for professional Industrial/Organisational Psychology
- Understand applications of personality to HR and human capital
- Understand different roles for psychologists in organizations